Directly - Definition

adv 1: without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake";
"went direct to the office" [syn: directly, straight,
direct]
2: without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors
are directly related"; "he was directly responsible";
"measured the physical properties directly"
3: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he
answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an
official accused of dishonesty should be suspended
forthwith"; "Come here now!" [syn: immediately,
instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly,
now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot]
4: in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't
answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for
less work and more pay" [syn: directly, flat, straight]
[ant: indirectly]